Fiche d’exercices de Vocabulaire de la santé (examens d’entrée) avec corrigé

Which body part does the root pharyng/o refer to, as in “pharyngitis”?

1. ATongue
2. BVoice box
3. CWindpipe
4. DThroat

What does the root therm/o mean, as in “thermometer”?

1. ACold
2. BPressure
3. CLight
4. DHeat

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse reassured the patient before the procedure.”

1. AExamined carefully from head to toe
2. BAsked many questions
3. CHelped to feel less worried
4. DGave a strong warning

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Keep the room well ventilated.”

1. ACleaned
2. BBrightly lit
3. CSupplied with fresh air
4. DHeated

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Nurses must document all care given to a patient.”

1. AApprove in advance
2. BExplain out loud
3. CRecord in writing
4. DHand over to others

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Older adults have a higher incidence of falls.”

1. ACause
2. BRate of occurrence
3. CFear of falling
4. DTreatment

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “After treatment the patient’s leukaemia was in remission.”

1. AA period when signs of disease lessen or disappear
2. BThe final and most serious stage of a long-term disease
3. CA period of isolation to prevent infection
4. DThe recovery period immediately after surgery

Which word means “a surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid”?

1. AParacentesis
2. BThoracentesis
3. CAmniocentesis
4. DLaparotomy